Performers for virtual MAMAs announced

STAFF REPORTER The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) Kampala 2021, yesterday announced a performance line-up that includes top stars from across the continent including Nigerian megastar Wizkid, Uganda's Sheebah Karungi, Tanzanian Diamond Platnumz, South Africa's Nasty C, Kenya's Khaligraph Jones, Suspect 95 from the Ivory Coast, Cape Verde’s Soraia Ramos, and São Tomé and Príncipe’s Calema. The virtual show, which will broadcast to MTV’s global audience in 180 countries, will air in southern African countries on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and MTV Africa (DStv channel 130) on 20 February. “The MAMAs are a global spotlight on African music and artists, and this line-up of incredible talent speaks to the tremendous power of music on our continent," said senior vice president and general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Monde Twala. “This year's show is dedicated to the youth of Africa, and we are committed to amplifying social change through music and culture and to elevating youth voices across our platforms.” African talentOne of the nomination leaders with five nods, Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz will return to the MAMA stage after his energetic 2016 performance. A first-time nominee from Uganda, songstress Sheebah Karungi has scored two nods in the best female and best Ugandan act categories. South African hip-hop sensation Nasty C, who is nominated in the best hip-hop category, will also return to the MAMA stage. Fellow hip-hop award contender, Suspect 95 from Côte d'Ivoire, will take to the virtual stage, while Kenya's Khaligraph Jones and Cape Verde's Soraia Ramos will make their debut. São Tomé and Principe duo Calema, who are in the running for song of the year, have four MAMA nominations in total. Meanwhile, Grammy award-winning global sensation DJ Khaled, best known for his hip-hop and R&B hit anthems, will be the international co-host this year. More performers will be announced in the next few days, as well as the finalists for the MAMA Generation Change Award, which will recognise young change-makers on the continent.

Performers for virtual MAMAs announced

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Performers for virtual MAMAs announced

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